Turmeric pilau with golden onions

This side dish can be part-cooked in the kitchen, then quickly tossed together in a wok over the coals on the barbie

Hey presto paella

Paella in a rush with all of the flavour

Quick chilli cornbread

This spicy, dense bread is an ideal accompaniment for soup or chowder – it’s ready in less than an hour

Roasted autumn vegetables with Lancashire cheese

A colourful and hearty vegetarian supper dish for autumn – made in one roasting tin, from Roz Denny

Mackerel with curry spices

Mackerel’s firm, oily flesh is perfect for this tasty spice mix, from Nick Nairn

Kale pesto

This leafy green cabbage-like vegetable is a genuine superfood – it’s great whizzed up in place of basil in an Italian sauce

Scary Halloween jelly

Trick or treat time! This kids' party dessert may look gruesome, but the eyeballs and fingers are all sweet and fruity bites

Pasta salad with tuna, capers & balsamic dressing

Update tuna pasta salad by skipping the mayo and adding balsamic vinegar, olive oil, colourful tomatoes and celery

Cheese & chive spread

Try this savoury mix on crackers, in sandwiches or spread on toast and grill

Italian bean & olive salad

A superhealthy side salad, packed full of vitamin C and perfect for al fresco eating

Five-spice beef & sugar snap noodles

Fancy a Chinese tonight? Tear up the takeaway menu and make this low fat, spiced supper instead

Cottage chilli hotpot

The ultimate make-ahead comfort food dish – if you’re spending a weekend in the country this dish will defrost as you travel